Thousands flocked to the opening day of the annual Hong Kong Cat Expo despite Friday’s reel of rainstorm warnings, splashing out on products ranging from pet companion robots to ginseng supplements.The three-day event, which has been held annually since 2023, is being held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai and features more than 185 exhibitors and 400 booths, helping to introduce a wave of novel pet businesses.Among them was a smart companion robot, which uses Artificial Intelligence and allows owners to monitor, talk to and play with their cats using a smartphone app.
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Need a robo pet buddy? Feline ginseng? The Hong Kong Cat Expo has got you covered
The annual Hong Kong Cat Expo attracted thousands of attendees on its opening day, despite rainstorm warnings. The three-day event, held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, features over 185 exhibitors and 400 booths showcasing new pet businesses.
Kate ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-31 · 12:52 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The annual Hong Kong Cat Expo attracted thousands of attendees on its opening day, despite rainstorm warnings. The three-day event, held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, features over 185 exhibitors and 400 booths showcasing new pet businesses. Visitors purchased a variety of products, including pet companion robots and ginseng supplements. One notable innovation is a smart companion robot that uses artificial intelligence, enabling owners to monitor, communicate with, and play with their cats via a smartphone app. The expo has been held annually since 2023.
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